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No, it's not corporate welfare. Min wage hikes mean those workers unable to add that much value don't have jobs anymore, are left out of a workforce and thus cannot gain skills, and now require actual welfare.

Requiring companies to pay more than value added by an employee simply fire those workers.

The purpose of govt is to provide assistance, and perhaps training, so those on min wage can gain experience and skills to move up.

Min wage is merely an entrance wage into jobs.